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Welcome to Lunenburg

The Town pledges to operate on the guiding principles of inclusion, adaptable and incremental change, collaborative relationships, environmental protection, living heritage, contemporary excellence, spatial cohesion, harbourfront guardianship, and placemaking.

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Lunenburg’s Working Waterfront

For centuries the Mi’kmaq, Acadians, and Lunenburgers have all drawn from the bounty of the sea for food and to make a living. The Town of Lunenburg is a place where the maritime culture of the past lives brightly alongside the maritime culture of the present. Our waterfront is beautiful and functional, allowing our fishing and manufacturing industries to cohabitate with tourism and events for a diverse local economy.

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A UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Town of Lunenburg is one of only two urban communities in North America designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Established in 1753, the Old Town is the best surviving example of a planned British colonial settlement, having retained its original layout and overall appearance based on a rectangular grid pattern. Town residents have safeguarded the built heritage by preserving the wooden architecture of the houses, some of which date from the 18th century.

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Traffic Notice - Wednesday, November 11

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10 November 2026

Please note, there will be a temporary road closure on Cumberland Street from 10:30am-12pm for the Remembrance Day Service.

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NOVEMBER 11 CLOSURE REMINDER

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09 November 2026

Lunenburg Town Hall, War Memorial Arena and the Community Centre will beclosed on Wednesday, November 11 for Remembrance Day.

Normal operating hours for all facilities will resume on Thursday,
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November 10, 2026 Council Meeting

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05 November 2026

Council meets next on Tuesday, November 10^th, at 6 p.m.

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Committee of The WholeTue. 17 Nov, 2026 6:00 pm
Committee of the Whole Meetings are typically held on the first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.

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Regular Council MeetingTue. 24 Nov, 2026 6:00 pm
Location: Lunenburg Town Hall - Council Chambers

Regular Council meetings are typically held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.

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Committee of the Whole MeetingTue. 1 Dec, 2026 6:00 pm
Committee of the Whole Meetings are typically held on the first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.

Committee of the Whole meetings are a chance for Council to discuss ideas and review issues in detai...

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